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Not The Test Match Dinner

         The Wednesday the 16th of December 2020 as the sun leisurely lowered over Adelaide City,
         the RC Adelaide and Prospect District Cricket Club joined together to host the 5th annual
         "Not the Test Match Dinner."  As the large crowd cascaded into the National Wine Centre,
         former Zimbabwe fast bowler, Herny Olonga welcomed the audience to their seats.

         Rotary Adelaide President Heidi Unferdorben and Prospect District Cricket Club President Dave Callan
         officially opened the 2020 "Not the Test Match Dinner".

         Former Indian Test fast bowler and current ICC Match referee Javagal Srinath was interviewed by
         President Nominee Rajeev Kamineni. As the Silent Auction continued to gain momentum, the Calcutta
         Auction was heavily contested by some competitive bidding!  The night rolled on with Guest Speaker,
         and internationally acknowledged author and journalist for "The Australian" Gideon Haigh who enthralled
         the gallery with his interpretation and fascination for the love of cricket, sporting clubs and community.

         A great night was relished and enjoyed by all who attended this fantastic fundraising event. We even had
         the Rotary Polio Ute on display to showcase the work of Rotary in eradicating polio.


         With its humble beginnings five years ago, Not the Test Match Dinner has grown into a marque event.
         More than 1000 Rotarians, cricketers and guests have attended these dinners and close to $100,000 has
         been raised from this event over the years. Cricket legends like Jason Gillespie, Rodney Hogg and Darren
         Lehmann and commentary legends like Alison Mitchell, Mike Coward and Harsha Bhogle have been guest
         speakers over the years.

         This event embodies the true spirit of Rotary partnerships, Prospect District Cricket Club has partnered
         with Rotary Adelaide for all the five years and many former and current district, state and national players
         attend. Wine is sourced from the Rotary Club of Clare at a discounted price.

         Special congratulations to Past President  D’Arcy Walsh, convener, and members of the "Not the Test
         Match Dinner" committee and all those who worked tirelessly throughout a challenging year to bring
         together an extraordinary evening.

         Written by:  Rajeev Kamineni,
         President Nominee Rotary Club of Adelaide





              The large audience at the National Wine
                    Center for Not the Test Match Dinner















                                                                                                                     President Rotary Adelaide Heidi Unferdorben,
                                                                                                                     and new member Kate Ireland with the R100
                                                                                                                     Centenary Baton and the Polio Ute.




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